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202585 minPGdocumentary

Backside

202585 minPGdocumentary

Over one racing season, immigrant workers care for prized racehorses at the barns of Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, home of the Kentucky Derby.

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Raúl O. Paz-Pastrana

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Over one racing season, immigrant workers care for prized racehorses at the barns of Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, home of the Kentucky Derby.

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Raúl O. Paz-Pastranadirector

Patricia Alvarez Astaciowriter

Gabriella Garcia-Pardowriter

Cristina Carrasco Hernándezwriter

Raúl O. Paz-Pastranawriter

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Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, hosts the Kentucky Derby, a renowned horse race. During one racing season, immigrant workers care for the racehorses in the barns. They perform daily tasks essential for the horses' training and well-being. The documentary Backside follows these workers as they navigate their responsibilities and lives in the shadow of the racetrack. Their stories unfold against the backdrop of a vibrant racing culture, revealing the dedication required to support the sport.

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